Module 1 Interpreter’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice
Define what Community Interpreter is and its status in Canada
Diverge factors between Interpreters and Translators
Understand the 8 ethical principles that govern the professional interpreter’s conduct
Interpreter Certificate and exam
Downloadable resources (Module 1 PPT, Code of Ethics for interpreters PDF, Sample Quiz)
Module 2 Modes of Interpretation, Constituent Tasks + Language Labs Intro
Review Ethical Principles
Implement ethical principles in interpretation professional practice (Case studies)
Understand different modes of interpreting and its constituent tasks (13 modes of interpretation)
How to complete and submit Language Lab assignments
Downloadable resources (Module 2 PPT, Task and Modes of Interpreting WORD, Language Lab audio, Quiz 1)
Module 3 Interpreter Introduction and Assertiveness
Explain the role of professional interpreters (Case studies)
Present the components of the Interpreter’s Introduction (Individual practice)
Discuss the importance of the Interpreter’s Assertiveness, Focus and Concentration
Discuss strategies to prevent and/or overcome challenges during an assignment
Downloadable resources (Module 3 PPT, Interpreter Assertiveness WORD, Interpreter Introduction PDF, Quiz 2)
Module 4 Memory Retention and Note-Taking
Active listening
Memory retention
Note-taking
Identify problems and develop solutions
Downloadable resources (Module 4 PPT, Memories-Note-taking Exercise WORD, Tips on Note-taking PDF)
Module 5 Prosody, Pronunciation, Paraphrasing, Register & Obscenities
Importance of Interpreter’s speech and pronunciation
Strategies of paraphrasing
Interpreting obscenities
Language Lab practice
Downloadable resources (Module 5 PPT, Register WORD, Let’s Paraphrase PDF, Additional Practice: Fact Sheets PDF)
Module 6 Interpreting for Social Services (w/ Ethical Dilemmas Role Plays)
Understand different social services programs
Emergency Assistance, Sole Support Parent, EI exhausted 10 + programs studies
Practice consecutive interpretation
Practice Sight translation
Downloadable resources (Module 6 PPT, Frequently Used Forms 20 documents PDF, Language Lab audio, Financial Assistance)
Module 7 Cultural Awareness (w/ Ethical Dilemmas Role Plays)
Importance of cultural awareness in interpretation
Understand biases and case studies
Identify pro-judging and stereotype related cases
Challenges of practice of interpreter code of ethics
Downloadable resources (Module 7 PPT, Culture Case Studies PDF)
Module 8 Sight Translation + Remote Interpretation (Phone and Video)
Rules of Sight Translation (ST) & Over Telephone Interpretation (OPI)
Understand when ST is used and the challenges
Understand when OPI is used and the challenges
Role play
Downloadable resources (Module 8 PPT, Guidelines for Sight Translation PDF, ST Exercise 1-6 PDF, OPI Role PDF, Language Lab audio, Child Welfare)
Workshop
Interpreter Certificate Exam preparation
Exam formats
Dos & Don’ts
How to practice
Downloadable resources (Skills Development Workshop PPT, Information for CILISAT Candidates PDF, CILISAT Preparation Guide PDF, CILISAT sample test audio Mandarin, CILISAT Mock test audio Cantonese)
